Pattern
If romance were a garment...it would be MISSIVE. Light and airy, beutifully crafted and with exquisite finishes, this elegant blouse is full of irresistible charm. A graceful neckline, statement sleeves available in two variations, and a beautifully structured silhouette created by shaped shoulder yokes and delicate gathers all come together to make it truly special. A love letter to sewing, MISSIVE is a pattern to fall head over heels for!
UK sizes 6–24 (FR 34–52), drafted for a height of 165 cm (5’5”). The finished garment measurement chart is available in the product photos.
Sewing level: ADVANCED. The key techniques in this pattern include creating neat, even gathers, applying the neckline bias binding with a beautifully pointed finish, sewing the sleeve plackets, and constructing the cuffs.
The margins of seams are included and are 1cm.
Supplies
Fabric with a width of 140cm
Long sleeve
- 34-46: 130 cm
- 48-52: 150 cm
- 3 buttons
Short Sleeve
- 34-42: 150 cm
- 44-52: 190 cm
- 1 button
+ 30cm of fusible interfacing (for all versions)
Choice of fabric: light to medium-weight woven fabrics (70–200 g/m2), with either a fluid drape or a little more structure depending on the look you'd like to achieve. Suitable fabrics include viscose, soft jacquard, Tencel, cotton, crêpe, poplin, satin, voile and twill.
